Enríquez Varela Josué Alejandro
English II
2BM4
UPIITA-IPN, CDMX, Nov. 15th 2023
Revilla Cuevas Laura Adriana
Homework 25 PASSIVE VOICE PRACTICE
Homework 25 PASSIVE VOICE PRACTICE 1
Index English II 1
Description 1
Activities: 2
Pandas: Cuddliest of all Bears 2
What do you know about giant pandas? 2
Read and complete the article to find out more about these cuddly black and white bears. 2
Introduction 2
Panda’s Territory: Where do pandas come from? 2
At Panda’s Place: Where do pandas live? 3
Panda's Lunch: What do pandas eat? 3
Panda Cubs: How are baby pandas born? 4
Panda’s Day Out: How does a panda spend the day? 5
Pandas in Peril: Why are pandas endangered? 5
Pandas in Pounds: How big are pandas? 6
Pandas' Political Importance: What do pandas symbolize? 6
I beg your panda? 6
The 6th Finger: 6
Docile or Dangerous? 7
Fast Facts. 7
PRESENT AND PAST SIMPLE PASSIVE 7
Index English II
Description
Pay attention to the teacher´s explanation in class.
Click the links attached in this assigbment.
Answer all of the exercises included.
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Take screenshots of the results (at least 80% of good ones).
Paste the screenshots of the results in a document.
Attach the document in this assignment.
Activities:
Pandas: Cuddliest of all Bears
What do you know about giant pandas?
Read and complete the article to find out
more about these cuddly black and white
bears.
Introduction
The giant panda has a distinctive ______ head
with _______ eye patches, ears and shoulders.
Unlike other bear species, giant pandas are
__________ , spending up to 12 hours a day
chewing bamboo shoots and roots. Because
of poaching and habitat loss, they are
extremely
_________ , occurring in small populations in
the bamboo forests of China. Despite being
the subject of major international
conservation efforts, wild populations of
giant pandas
_____ not be enough to save this species.
The giant panda has a distinctive white head
with black eye patches, ears and shoulders.
Unlike other bear species, giant pandas are
herbivorous, spending up to 12 hours a day
chewing bamboo shoots and roots. Because
of poaching and habitat loss, they are
extremely rare, occurring in small
populations in the bamboo forests of China.
Despite being the subject of major
international conservation efforts, wild
populations of giant pandas
can not be enough to save this species.
Panda’s Territory: Where do pandas
come from?
Giant pandas ________ in the bamboo forests
of China for millions years and have been
Giant pandas have lived in the bamboo
forests of China for millions years and have
been honored by the Chinese for a very long
time. In fact, giant pandas have appeared in
Chinese art for thousands of years. Because
the giant panda is considered a national
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honored by the Chinese for a very long time.
In fact, giant pandas _______ in Chinese art for
thousands of years. Because the giant panda
is considered a national treasure in China, it is
protected by law so that it ___________ extinct.
Although giant pandas have long been
known to the Chinese, they ______ a recent
discovery for people living outside of China.
The first westerner to observe a live giant
panda in the wild ______ a German zoologist
named Hugo Weigold. In 1916, he ________ a
cub while he was on expedition.
treasure in China, it is protected by law so
that it does not become extinct.
Although giant pandas have long been
known to the Chinese, they are a recent
discovery for people living outside of China.
The first westerner to observe a live giant
panda in the wild was a German zoologist
named Hugo Weigold. In 1916, he had
bought a cub while he was on expedition.
At Panda’s Place: Where do pandas
live?
There is only one place where giant pandas
________ in the wild: high in the mountains of
central China. There, they ________ in cold and
rainy bamboo forests that are often misty
and shrouded in heavy clouds. Once upon a
time, giant pandas _______ in lowland areas.
However, as people _________ more and more
farms and cities on that land, the giant
pandas were forced up into the mountains.
Today, they _________ at elevations of 5,000 to
10,000 feet.
There is only one place where giant pandas
live in the wild: high in the mountains of
central China. There, they live in cold and
rainy bamboo forests that are often misty
and shrouded in heavy clouds. Once upon a
time, giant pandas lived in lowland areas.
However, as people had built more and
more farms and cities on that land, the giant
pandas were forced up into the mountains.
Today, they live at elevations of 5,000 to
10,000 feet.
Panda's Lunch: What do pandas eat?
In the wild, a giant panda’s diet is 99%
bamboo. Bamboo is a giant grass that
_______ in the mountains of China. Because
bamboo is so low in nutrients, an adult giant
panda _______ between 20 and 40 or more
pounds of it each day. It eats the stems,
shoots, leaves and all.
In the wild, a giant panda’s diet is 99%
bamboo. Bamboo is a giant grass that
grows in the mountains of China. Because
bamboo is so low in nutrients, an adult giant
panda eats between 20 and 40 or more
pounds of it each day. It eats the stems,
shoots, leaves and all.
There are about 25 different types of bamboo
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There are about 25 different types of bamboo
that wild pandas will eat. Some nutritionists
________ that giant pandas need to eat not
only different parts of the bamboo, but also
different kinds of bamboo in order to get
proper nutrition. In addition to bamboo,
giant pandas ______ other grasses, insects
and occasionally, small rodents.
In zoos, giant pandas eat bamboo too, but
they _______ also eat sugar cane, rice gruel,
carrots, apples and sweet potatoes.
that wild pandas will eat. Some nutritionists
think that giant pandas need to eat not only
different parts of the bamboo, but also
different kinds of bamboo in order to get
proper nutrition. In addition to bamboo,
giant pandas eat other grasses, insects and
occasionally, small rodents.
In zoos, giant pandas eat bamboo too, but
they may also eat sugar cane, rice gruel,
carrots, apples and sweet potatoes.
Panda Cubs: How are baby pandas
born?
________ a giant panda is first born, it is tiny. It
________ between four and six ounces and is
about the size of a stick of butter. At birth, it is
pink, blind, helpless and hairless. During this
time, the mother cares for it closely, often
cradling it in her paw and keeping it close to
her chest. The cub ______ its eyes until it is six
week old, and it _____ until it is three months.
Cubs nurse for about nine months but they
stay with their mothers for a long time after
that. In fact, it ______ be up to three years
before a giant panda cub strikes out on its
own.
When a giant panda is first born, it is tiny. It
weighs between four and six ounces and is
about the size of a stick of butter. At birth, it is
pink, blind, helpless and hairless. During this
time, the mother cares for it closely, often
cradling it in her paw and keeping it close to
her chest. The cub doesn't open its eyes until
it is six week old, and it doesn't walk until it
is three months.
Cubs nurse for about nine months but they
stay with their mothers for a long time after
that. In fact, it can be up to three years before
a giant panda cub strikes out on its own.
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Panda’s Day Out: How does a panda
spend the day?
In the wild, giant pandas _______ most of
their time resting, eating or looking for food.
Unlike other bear species, giant pandas do
not hibernate during the winter months.
They also _______ permanent dens. Instead,
they shelter in caves and trees.
Pandas are good climbers. They _______ also
swim, though they spend most of their time
on land. Although they might seem pretty
quiet, giant pandas ________ make a lot of
growling and honking sounds.
In the wild, giant pandas spend most of their
time resting, eating or looking for food.
Unlike other bear species, giant pandas do
not hibernate during the winter months.
They also do not build permanent dens.
Instead, they shelter in caves and trees.
Pandas are good climbers. They can also
swim, though they spend most of their time
on land. Although they might seem pretty
quiet, giant pandas ________ make a lot of
growling and honking sounds.
Pandas in Peril: Why are pandas
endangered?
Today, giant pandas _____ at risk of becoming
extinct. Only about 1,000 giant pandas are
left in the wild. All of these _______ a small
area in the bamboo forests of China. About
150 live in captivity. This is why the giant
Today, giant pandas are at risk of becoming
extinct. Only about 1,000 giant pandas are
left in the wild. All of these are inhabiting a
small area in the bamboo forests of China.
About 150 live in captivity. This is why the
giant panda is listed as endangered in the
World Conservation Union's Red List of
Threatened Animals. It is one of the most
severely endangered species in the world.
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panda ___________ as endangered in the
World Conservation Union's Red List of
Threatened Animals. It is one of the most
severely ______ species in the world.
Pandas in Pounds: How big are
pandas?
Giant pandas are about the size of an
American black bear. When they ______ on all
four legs, giant pandas are two to three feet
tall at the shoulder. They can be up to six feet
long. Males ________ usually larger than
females. Males can weigh 250 pounds or
more in the wild. Females usually ________
less than 220 pounds.
Giant pandas are about the size of an
American black bear. When they are
standing on all four legs, giant pandas are
two to three feet tall at the shoulder. They
can be up to six feet long. Males are usually
larger than females. Males can weigh 250
pounds or more in the wild. Females usually
weigh less than 220 pounds.
Pandas' Political Importance: What do
pandas symbolize?
In China, people ______ for thousands years
that pandas are special. It is said that ancient
emperors of China _______ giant pandas as
pets. Chinese books over two thousand years
old show giant pandas with mystical powers.
People ________ that they _______ ward off evil
spirits and natural disasters.
Today, pandas ________ to be a symbol of
peace and good fortune.
In China, people have believed for
thousands years that pandas are special. It is
said that ancient emperors of China kept
giant pandas as pets. Chinese books over two
thousand years old show giant pandas with
mystical powers. People think that they can
ward off evil spirits and natural disasters.
Today, pandas are believed to be a symbol of
peace and good fortune.
I beg your panda?
The 6th Finger:
The giant panda has five fingers plus a
"thumb," which isn't a real thumb but a
modified bone that ______ the panda to grasp
bamboo.
The giant panda has five fingers plus a
"thumb," which isn't a real thumb but a
modified bone that allows the panda to
grasp bamboo.
Typically thought of as docile and harmless,
the giant panda can be as dangerous as any
other bear when provoked and has been
known to attack humans on occasion.
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Docile or Dangerous?
Typically thought of as docile and harmless,
the giant panda can be as dangerous as any
other bear when provoked and _______ to
attack humans on occasion.
Fast Facts.
Type: Mammal
Diet: Bamboo shoots and roots
Average life span in the wild: 20 years
Size: 4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5 m)
Weight: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Protection status: Endangered
Major Threats: Habitat loss, poaching and
human encroachment
Habitat: Mountainous regions where
bamboo is present
Location: Central China
Size relative to a 6-ft (1.8m) man:
PRESENT AND PAST SIMPLE
PASSIVE
1.- Complete the sentences using the
present simple passive.
a) Coffee _________ in Brasil and Colombia.
b) Kangaroos _________ in America.
c) _________ in Spain?
d) El Prado _____ by hundreds of people every
day.
e) How often ________ ?
f) Dogs ___________ in restaurants in most
countries.
2.- Put the sentences into the past simple
passive.
a) Etienne Lenoir made the first motor car in
Belgium.
____________________________________________
b) How many paintings did the police
found?
____________________________________________
c) I didn’t paint Las Meninas.
____________________________________________
d) Lennon and McCartney wrote the song
a) Coffee is grown in Brasil and Colombia.
b) Kangaroos aren’t found in America.
c) Is a lot of meat eaten in Spain?
d) El Prado is visited by hundreds of people
every day.
e) How often are general elections held ?
f) Dogs aren’t allowed in restaurants in most
countries.
a) Etienne Lenoir made the first motor car in
Belgium.
The first motor car was made in Belgium.
b) How many paintings did the police
found?
How many paintings were found ?
c) I didn’t paint Las Meninas.
____________________________________________
d) Lennon and McCartney wrote the song
Yesterday.
____________________________________________
e) The government ordered them to build a
new bridge.
____________________________________________
f) When did Cook discover Australia?
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Yesterday.
____________________________________________
e) The government ordered them to build a
new bridge.
____________________________________________
f) When did Cook discover Australia?
3.- Put these sentences into the passive
(present or past)
a) The airline sent our passage to Australia by
mistake.
____________________________________________
b) Farmers grow soy in Argentina.
____________________________________________
c) People export Spanish tortilla to the US.
____________________________________________
d) El Greco painted The Burial of the Count of
Orgaz.
____________________________________________
e) You don’t find penguins at the North Pole.
____________________________________________
f) Columbus didn’t discover America in 1491.
____________________________________________
g) They draw some paintings.
____________________________________________
h) My uncle sold the bicycle.
____________________________________________
i) The child broke all the plates in the
cupboard.
____________________________________________
j) She didn’t find the book.
____________________________________________
4.- Put these questions into the passive.
a) When did Pasteur discover Penicillin?
____________________________________________
b) How do people make sushi?
____________________________________________
c) Where do people speak Mandarin?
____________________________________________
d) Did Spain win the last basketball
Olympics?
____________________________________________
e) Do people speak English in Hawaii?
____________________________________________
f) Who directed the film Princesas?
____________________________________________
5.- Write questions for these answers in the
passive form.
a) Yes, rice is grown in Spain.
____________________________________________
b) Yes, the song was sung by them.
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____________________________________________
c) No, the trees weren’t cut down.
____________________________________________
d) No, the story isn’t known.
____________________________________________
e) Yes, he was told to be quiet.
____________________________________________
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